Introduction to Translation Criticism

Author: Yang Xiaorong
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Criticism or review must be logical and persuasive. Generally, persuasiveness comes from two forces: one is the force of logic, and the other is the force of emotion. The former is reflected in rigorous arguments and accurate materials, which can be called rational force, while the latter is reflected in the infectiveness of language and the moral force of content, which can be called emotional force. This book comprehensively reviews the basic concepts and theories of translation criticism, focuses on the discussion of translation standards and translation criticism standards, elaborates on the methodology of translation criticism from the technical and disciplinary levels, fully demonstrating the comprehensiveness and interdisciplinary nature of translation research. In terms of content, as an "introduction to this field," this book primarily addresses two issues, divided into two parts: Part I: General Theory (chapters one to four), which serves as the ontology foundation, striving to clarify various basic concepts related to translation criticism; and Part II: Translation Standard Studies (chapters five to seven), known as the theory of standards, which explores the various aspects of translation standards from the perspectives of cognition and concepts. Corresponding key reading lists and a few open-ended, thought-provoking questions are provided after some chapters. All references mentioned and utilized in the text, as well as the bibliographies provided at the end of each chapter, are included in the comprehensive reference list at the back for easy access.